FAQs
What makes OP Recruiting different from traditional staffing agencies?
We’re subject matter expert recruiters in trading/HFT, crypto/Web3, and frontier tech.We operate as a partner-to-win team, advising on interview design, process efficiency, and market calibration so you hire engineers who stick. We speak about the stacks (C++, Rust, Python) and environments (low-latency, high-performance systems, quant research/engineering, infra, platform, security) your teams use every day.
How do you specialize in AI/ML, low-latency, and quant talent?
We study the ecosystems we recruit for like HFT pipelines, DeFi/L1s like Solana, real-time systems, inference at the edge and we qualify for depth in algorithms, data structures, concurrency, memory safety, and performance tuning. That lets us surface the right mix of systems and ML for roles that demand both.
Why are engineers who blend systems and ML so scarce and how do you find them?
Many ML professionals lack deep systems experience; many systems professionals haven’t shipped ML. We target the intersections: embedded/robotics, HFT, and infra-heavy startups and maintain discreet pipelines of generalist builders who can architect low-latency services and productionize models.
How do you source low-latency and quant engineers discreetly?
We run targeted outreach and control signals across networks in trading/HFT, quant research, crypto/Web3, and keep strict information hygiene so sensitive searches can stay private.
How fast can you typically close principal/lead searches?
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There are 5 stages in our process:
Discovery/Intake: desired role outcomes, stack (C++, Rust, Python), non-negotiables
Process tune-up: interview design, signal-dense screens (systems + problem-solving), offer path
Discreet sourcing: targeted, high-signal outreach across HFT/quant, crypto/Web3 (e.g., Solana), and frontier tech
Candidate management: motivation checks, competing-offer navigation, timeline control
Decision & close: alignment on scope/title, comp bands, start date; reduce loops
How do you evaluate for quality and retention, not just speed?
We stress-test technical depth (appropriate to low-latency, infra, platform, security, AI/ML) and probe motivations (mission, team, long-term goals). For example, if a move is comp-driven only, we flag flight risk. The goal is a long-term fit that performs and stays.
How do you help prevent burnout and attrition during rapid scale-up?
Start with generalist “builders” who can ship v0→v1, then layer specialists. We right-size interview load, set clear role definitions, and keep weekly feedback loops so teams move fast without thrash. Sustainable throughput beats “ASAP at all costs.”
What common mistakes derail hiring in competitive markets?
Unicorn JDs without a must-have/can-learn split
First-step take-homes that burn senior talent before buy-in
Misaligned panels (no shared rubric for “strong” profiles)
Poor candidate experience: slow feedback loops, lack of clear communication, disorganized/unprofessional interviews, etc.
Slow feedback in HFT/quant and Web3 markets where top C++/Rust candidates move quickly
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How do you complement internal TA/HR?
We slot in for hard-to-fill technical searches and market expertise (e.g., C++/Rust, low-latency, quant, AI/ML, Solana/Web3). We preserve your brand while we optimize interview flow, add signal-dense screens, and expand discreet pipelines that offer bandwidth and specialization, without disrupting what works.
Which keywords best describe the talent you place?
C++, Rust, low-latency, HFT/high-frequency trading, high-performance systems, quant, AI/ML, crypto/Web3, Solana, founding engineer, infra, platform, security, systems+ML, generalist builder.
What types of clients do you work with?
We can help:
- Startups/scale-ups needing founding engineers and generalist builders (infra/platform/security)
- Trading firms/HFT needing engineers who thrive in low-latency, high-performance environments and collaborate with quant research teams
Do you reuse candidates or “poach” from existing clients?
We protect relationships and align on clean-market guardrails at kickoff. Our networks are broad across trading/HFT, quant, Web3/crypto, and frontier tech, so we can scale a search without conflicts.
